Guest Name: Resa Eisen and Amy D'Aprix
http://www.essentialconversationsproject.com
Segment 1: Dr. Resa Eisen & Dr. Amy D’Aprix
In this edition of the Doug Noll Show, we are speaking with Resa Eisen and Amy D’Aprix from The Essential Conversations Project.
Resa S. Eisen holds a Masters in Social Work and has been in private practice as a trainer, consultant and mediator for more than 35 years, working in the public and private sectors. She is co-founder of the Essential Conversations Project.
Dr. Amy S. D’Aprix is a consultant, professional speaker, and co-founder of the Essential Conversations Project. She holds a Ph.D. and Masters in Social Work, and the designation of Certified Professional Consultant on Aging. She sits on the Board of Directors of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) where she is Regional Vice President for North America.
In this segment of the Doug Noll Show, we learn how and why the Essential Conversation Project was created.
Segment 2: Dawning of the Ages
As our population ages, questions arise about their finances, how and where they want to die, the caregiving they want and the legacy they want to leave behind. This creates the need for a conversation. The Essential Conversations Project teaches facilitators (which include Lawyers, coaches, therapists, etc.) to conduct these meetings with the aging parent and their children. The goal is to have everyone heard and understood in these meetings. It is also the mission to be proactive and not reactive which will generally lead to mediation. That is how being a facilitator differs from being a mediator.
Segment 3: Get the Word Out!
The mission Amy and Resa have is leading a prevention movement by getting the word out that having these conversations can lead to effective decisions within a family. Also, they would like to make a presence in the non profit and government sector so this service does not look like a service for the rich person.
There is also an opportunity for doctors, lawyers and other professions to broach the subject with their client to start this conversation with the family.
Segment 4: How long does it take?
This length of the conclusion process varies . Resa and Amy address this. Every family and situation are different but they project is well received and the reception from those who participate is very good. The facilitator does check in 3 months later to see how everyone is doing and that everyone is happy. This gives them the opportunity to see if something else needs to be addressed.
To listen to this interesting conversation, please click http://wsradio.com/121114-essential-conversation-project/